Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey made an impact against the Los Angeles Lakers, but then they showed him he has a lot to learn.

Anthony Davis was tested in the Lakers' win on Wednesday against the Grizzlies when he was matched up against rookie center Zach Edey.

Leading into the NBA Draft, teams’ front offices usually will huddle together and watch a coveted prospect in person. But as the Memphis Grizzlies deliberated over whether to select Zach Edey, however, they evaluated the potential lottery pick differently.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 12th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

He started his NBA career a bit slowly over the first week, struggling with foul trouble and his positioning overall. However, he’s been extremely valuable since then. Since Oct. 30, Edey is averaging 13.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and over an assist, steal and block per game.

Fellow Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells explained how Zach Edey is serving as a sensational Ja Morant 'bailout option' this season.

Rookie Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Edey was replaced in the starting lineup with Brandon Clarke. Edey started the first nine Grizzlies regular season games this season.

The 2024 NBA Draft was considered one of the weaker drafts in recent memory. To start the season only four rookies average ten or more points per game. Those fo

The Memphis Grizzlies front office had a lot to prove this past offseason. An injury-riddled 2023-24 diminished any preseason expectations, and raised questions as to what the Grizzlies were going to do to bolster their depth heading into a new year.

First-year players Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells have been two of the NBA's most impressive rookies so far this season.